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SOUTH Korea's navy has conducted ANOTHER live-fire exercise as Seoul continues its displays of military capability following North Korea's latest nuclear test.Military chiefs also warned Kim Jong-un that they will "bury" North Korea should the increasingly provocative dictator dare launch an attack.Today Seoul's warships - including a 2,500-ton frigate, a 1000-ton patrol ship and 400-ton guided-missile vessels - participated in drills aimed at retaliating against potential North Korean provocations.Captain Choi Young-chan, commander of the 13th Maritime Battle Group, said: "The training this time is aimed at improving our military's immediate response posture against the enemy's naval provocation," Yonhap news reported."If the enemy provokes anywhere, whether on or under water, we will immediately hit back and bury them at sea."Seoul says more naval drills are planned from Wednesday to Saturday in the country's southern seas.It comes around 24 hours after the South's army and air … [Read more...] about South Korea warns it will ‘bury’ the North if Kim Jong-un dares attack as army chiefs launch ANOTHER round of live-fire exercises

AN evangelical preacher who advises Donald Trump claimed the president has the divine authority to use nuclear weapons on North Korea’s Kim Jong-un. Robert Jeffress, who preaches to thousands at the First Baptist Church in Texas, placed his full support behind the president’s threats to North Korea and branded the country’s leader an “evildoer”.The preacher cited a passage from the Bible, Romans 13, which he said gave the president the power to do “whatever means necessary to stop evil”.In a statement, Jeffress said: “When it comes to how we should deal with evil doers, the Bible, in the book of Romans, is very clear: God has endowed rulers full power to use whatever means necessary — including war — to stop evil.“In the case of North Korea, God has given Trump authority to take out Kim Jong-un.”The start of the bible passage reads: “Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities”, arguing … [Read more...] about Donald Trump has ‘permission from God’ to take out North Korea’s Kim Jong-un, the president’s evangelical adviser claims

NORTH Korean despot Kim Jong-un has demanded the construction of a Benidorm-style beach resort after officials were left 'amazed' by a trip to Spain's Costa Blanca.Spanish news outlet El Confidencial reports officials went on a research trip from the French border down the coast to Alicante - gathering inspiration for a resort in Wonsan, on North Korea's east coast.The officials were said to be left unimpressed by Barcelona's rich cultural attractions - but they were enthralled by Benidorm's holiday parks, including the history-themed Terra Mítica amusement park.A spokesperson for the North Korean embassy in Madrid also suggested the Marina d'Or enclosed tourism complex in Oropesa del Mar closely matched their plans for Wonsan - but insisted their development would be a 'little bit bigger'.The spokesperson added the resort will be ready to welcome visitors by mid-2018, and will target domestic and international travellers.But visitors may not be able to enjoy the high-rise … [Read more...] about North Korea’s Kim Jong-un wants his own version of Benidorm after officials returned ‘amazed’ from research trip to the Costa Blanca resort

KIM Jong-un ratcheted up tensions with the US by putting on a MUSICAL showing an American city destroyed by North Korean nukes.A symphony orchestra played as one of Kim's missiles hurtled into the US and revealed a smouldering Stars and Stripes flag.Military figures watched on gleefully as uniformed troops from the Korean State Merited Chorus belted out a series of tuneless numbers.And in a verse unlikely to make its way onto Broadway any time soon, one warbled: "Our proud Hwasong rocket blasts off" and "it flies as quickly as a flash of lightning to challenge imperialism".Others played trumpets as the 90s-style film saw a ballistic missile roar into America.Accompanying it are the words: "If US imperialists move an inch toward us, we will immediately hit them with nukes.”The bizarre video was played at the 105th birthday celebration of Kim's late grandfather Kim Il-Sung at the weekend.His regime had earlier that day put on a huge military procession to show off the country's … [Read more...] about North Korea’s Kim Jong-un destroys US city with a NUKE in crackpot World War 3 propaganda musical as tensions rise

EXPLOSIVE pictures of a joint US and South Korea military training exercise have been released amid rising tensions with North Korea.The stunning shots show marines participating in a landing operation referred to as Foal Eagle.Troops crawl along the sand as bombs explode overhead leaving plumes of smoke billowing through the blue sky in Pohang.Dramatic pictures also show tanks speeding though the sand during exercises by the US and South Korean marines.Soldiers dressed in camouflage peer through sniper rifles as they crawl across the beach with bombs blasting above them.Others have flung rocket launchers across their shoulders, while some carrying assault rifles are silhouetted against the blue sky in scenes similar to a war film.Assault Amphibious Vehicles storm through the South Korean sea towards shore creating monster waves.The military exercise comes as tensions with North Korea mount over their continued ballistics missile testing.The alliance normally stages large-scale … [Read more...] about Stunning pictures capture US and South Korean Marines training – amid Kim Jong-Un’s North Korea missile threat

NORTH Korea has warned the US faces an “unimaginable” strike if it continues military drills with South Korea.Photos show Elsewhere North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un was pictured looking cheery at a shoe factory in the country’s capital, Pyongyang where he dished out advice on how to make a multitude of improvements as eager onlookers took notes.Alongside the release of the photos, a statement by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) read: “The US is running amok by introducing under our nose the targets we have set as primary ones.“The US should expect that it would face unimaginable strike at an unimaginable time.”The statement then adds: “The rabid man in the White House…will first face the immense volley of nuclear fire if he hopes to settle (this) confrontation with nukes.”Last week, the rogue state was spotted moving ballistic missiles which fuelled speculation that they are preparing to fire … [Read more...] about North Korea’s Kim Jong-un warns ‘rabid’ Donald Trump of ‘unimaginable strike’ if US war drills with South continue

SOUTH Korean rockets blasted an attack jet from the sky in a dramatic show of force to tyrant Kim Jong-un early today.Two deadly Cheongung guided missiles screamed through the air at 3,400mph to take out a mock target 25 miles away.The live firing drill was the first time the new Cheongung anti-aircraft system has been seen in action after it was installed to defend South Korea against the threat from Kim.Yesterday, North Korean propaganda newspaper Rodong Sinmun vowed to “devastate” South Korea as dictator Jong-un once again threatened to reduce the USA to ashes in an H-bomb strike.Today a barrage of rockets flew into the sky as 300 troops were mobilised for war games hosted by South Korea's Air Defence Artillery Command.The exercise included a live shooting contest involving a number of surface-to-air missile batteries at the Daecheon military range.A US-made Patriot missile first intercepted a simulated enemy jet before Mistral rockets and … [Read more...] about Warning to North Korea’s Kim Jong-un as South Korean rockets blast attack jet from the sky in dramatic show of force

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Tuesday told Reuters news agency in an exclusive interview that he is willing to hold direct discussions with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. "I would speak to him. I would have no problem speaking to him," Trump said. "I would put a lot of pressure on China because economically we have tremendous power over China … China can solve that problem with one meeting or one phone call," the American billionaire added. Trump's intentions if elected president would mark a seismic shift in American foreign policy towards North Korea. No sitting US president has met with the leader of the communist nation. However, former President Bill Clinton met with the late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il in 2009 in what the White House described as a "solely private mission to secure the release of two Americans" charged with illegal entry. In 2013, Trump denied that he was interested in visiting North Korea with US basketball player Dennis … [Read more...] about Donald Trump: ‘No problem’ speaking to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un

North Korea has said its leader was briefed on military plans to launch missiles into waters near the Pacific-US territory as part of its effort to create "enveloping fire" at Guam, home to key US military bases. Kim Jong Un made his first public appearance in about two weeks on Monday. A report by the official KCNA news agency showed him inspecting his army command, examining the alleged plan and discussing it with army officers. Kim praised the military for drawing up a "close and careful plan" Read more: Guam - what you need to know Kim "said that if the Yankees persist in their extremely dangerous reckless actions on the Korean peninsula and in its vicinity, testing the self-restraint of the DPRK (North Korea), the latter will make an important decision as it already declared," the KCNA report said. In a televised speech on Tuesday, South Korean President Moon Jae-in said the North Korean situation must "absolutely be solved peacefully" and there could be no US military … [Read more...] about North Korea’s Kim Jong Un to ‘watch’ the US before deciding on missile test

The leader of the isolated Asian country, Kim Jong Un, praised North Korean nuclear arsenal while touring a weapons factory on Thursday. Kim's grandfather Kim Il Sung turned North Korea into a "powerful nuclear weapons state ready to detonate a self-reliant A-bomb and H-bomb to defend its sovereignty and the dignity of the nation reliably," Kim Jong Un said, according to the state KCNA agency. North Korea has tested three nuclear devices between 2006 and 2013, causing international alarm. All of the weapons were atomic bombs, which can be made of plutonium and uranium. An H-bomb, however, uses hydrogen isotopes to release a far more powerful nuclear reaction. Hydrogen bomb 'unlikely' In the past, the North Korean officials have made many unverified claims about their nuclear weapons. They have also threatened to target the US mainland and destroy South Korea in a "sea of flames." Despite the Pyongyang boasts, international experts believe that the isolated country is not yet … [Read more...] about North Korea’s Kim Jong Un hints at hydrogen bomb capability